Static lowering question

[92306HO5]

i already have an ece 2-4 kit on my 71 c-10.i would like to lower it an additional 1" front and rear.going to use a block for the rear,but was thinking about using a cpp 3" spring in front do to $.is there any issues with using the cpp product or should i go with a 2.5 spindle and a 1" spring?thanks.

[lolife99]

A 3" spring would be fine. Just depends on how much money you want to spend.

[72BlckButy]

And if you have a good alignment shop. It's not that it's impossible to get a 3" spring to align correctly, but it can be a little more challenging. Also if you jack up the front of the truck you run the risk of the spring coming out of the pocket. (from what I've read on the board)

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by 92306HO5

.....is there any issues with using the cpp product or should i go with a 2.5 spindle and a 1" spring?thanks.

I have never ran a 3" spring on a 67-72 but I have on other era trucks. My personal opinion is your much better off with as much spindle drop as possible. In your case that means a 2.5" unless you update to 73-87 spindles, then you can go 3".

To clarify, I have found that a 3" spring is rather short and "firm", as well as doesn't control bounce like a 1" does.